Olympus recalls specific colonoscopes (model CF-H180AL) that may fail due to improper assembly without vibration and temperature protection. Affected units have unique serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Specific repaired colonovideoscopes were assembled without an adhesive which protects them from certain physical conditions such as high levels of vibration, fluctuation in temperature or severe shock loads.
Olympus is recalling colonoscopes with model number CF-H180AL because they were assembled without a protective adhesive that can fail under vibration, temperature changes, or shocks. This could lead to equipment damage during medical procedures.
The colonoscopes were assembled without an adhesive that protects against high vibration, temperature fluctuations, or severe shocks. This could cause the device to malfunction or break during medical procedures, potentially leading to equipment damage but not immediate injury to the patient.
Medical professionals using the specific colonoscope models listed in the recall. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may be at risk if the equipment fails during use.
Check for the model number CF-H180AL on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 2001426, 2001524, and other numbers provided in the official recall record.
Look for the model number CF-H180AL on the colonoscope to determine if it is affected.
The colonoscope was assembled without a protective adhesive that can fail under vibration, temperature changes, or shocks, potentially causing equipment damage during medical procedures.
Check the model number and serial numbers listed in the recall notice to see if your device is affected. Olympus does not provide a specific remedy for this recall.
The recall indicates a risk of equipment damage, but there is no mention of patient injury or serious harm in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1205-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1205-2024 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.